八つ

yattsu

Translations

1. eight (things)
2. eighth

Notes

The term '八つ' is used in Japanese to count eight items and is part of the traditional Japanese counting system. It is typically used for general objects and is considered neutral in formality. In some contexts, it can also mean 'eighth' when referring to an order or sequence.

Tags

#numbers #counting #basic vocabulary

Examples

リンゴを八つ買いました。

Ringo o yattsu kaimashita.

I bought eight apples.

彼は八つの質問に答えた。

Kare wa yattsu no shitsumon ni kotaeta.

He answered eight questions.